About Istanbul Airport (IST)
World’s meeting point!
Istanbul Airport plays a crucial role as a global air travel hub, bridging the gap between the continents.
Discover İstanbul
A Fusion of Culture, Heritage, and Modernity
Nestled between Europe and Asia, Istanbul effortlessly marries tradition and innovation, creating an irresistible urban tapestry for travelers who’d like to uncover a city where the allure of history meets the energy of the present Istanbul Airport’s state-of-the-art facilities, impressive capacity, and strategic geographical location, position it as a vital nexus for travelers from around the world, offering unmatched connectivity and facilitating smooth journeys between continents.
76 million passengers in 2023!
Istanbul Airport solidified its status as the busiest major hub in Europe, accommodating an impressive 64.2 million passengers in 2022, and closed 2023 with an 17,5% increase of 76 million passengers.
Projected to host more than 85 million passengers in 2024, Istanbul Airport is set to maintain its spot among Europe's top three and possibly even take the lead once again.
Top 10 Airports
By traffic volume
FY 2023
| 01 | LHR | LONDON | 79.183.190 |
| 02 | IST | ISTANBUL | 76.029.091 |
| 03 | CDG | PARIS | 67.422.589 |
| 04 | AMS | AMSTERDAM | 61.889.586 |
| 05 | MAD | MADRID | 60.181.604 |
| 06 | FRA | FRANKFURT | 59.355.389 |
| 07 | BCN | BARCELONA | 49.883.928 |
| 08 | LGW | LONDON | 40.902.076 |
| 09 | FCO | ROME | 40.494.654 |
| 10 | SAW | ISTANBUL | 37.098.432 |
Top 10 Airports
By traffic volume
H1 2024
| 01 | LHR | LONDON | 39.848.511 |
| 02 | IST | ISTANBUL | 38.111.703 |
| 03 | CDG | PARIS | 33.189.584 |
| 04 | AMS | AMSTERDAM | 31.801.387 |
| 05 | MAD | MADRID | 31.695.441 |
| 06 | FRA | FRANKFURT | 28.753.818 |
| 07 | BCN | BARCELONA | 26.074.756 |
| 08 | FCO | ROME | 22.566.014 |
| 09 | LGW | LONDON | 19.923.345 |
| 10 | SAW | ISTANBUL | 19.835.915 |
One Terminal, Limitless Space
Effortless Convergence in One Terminal: Istanbul Airport unites worldwide travelers within a single hub, boasting an average international connection time of around +/- 2 hours.
İstanbul Airport in top 10!
ISTANBUL AIRPORT (IST) leads in the "Best Airports 2023 – 60+ million passengers" category and ranks 6th in the "World’s Top 10 Airports of 2023" according to the Skytrax World Airport Awards.
International Passenger Mix
Each year, ISTANBUL AIRPORT (IST) has a unique mix of international passengers connecting the worlds as the midway between London and Dubai, Moscow and Madrid, Tehran and Berlin, Tel-Aviv and Zurich, and New York and Singapore and the airport welcomes a diverse range of passengers from 70 different airlines. Turkish Airlines' extensive global network connects travelers originating from or traveling to 346 destinations across 130 countries on five continents, creating a significant influence. Up to 20% of the total annual passengers consist of Business Class travelers, Star Alliance Gold Members, and iGA Pass Holders.
The Terminal & Units
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